6 Lord God of hosts, take timely care,
7 Since I have suffer'd for thy name
8 A stranger to my country grown,
A foreigner, expos'd to scorn

9 For zeal to thy lov'd house and name
Concern'd at their affronts to thee,
10 My very tears and abstinence

lest for my sake thy saints despair;
reproach, and hid my face in shame.
nor to my nearest kindred known;
by brethren of my mother born.
consumes me like devouring flame,
more than at slanders cast on me.
they construe in a spiteful sense:

11 When cloth'd with sackcloth for their sake, they me their cominon proverb make.

12 Their judges at my wrongs do jest,
How should I then expect to be
13 But, Lord, to thee I will repair
Relieve me from thy mercy's store,

14 From threat'ning dangers me relieve,
From spiteful foes in safety keep,
15 Control the deluge ere it spread,
Nor deep destruction's open pit

16 Lord, hear the humble pray'r I make,
Relieve thy supplicant once more
17 Nor from thy servant hide thy face;
18 Thy timely succour interpose,

19 Thou know'st what infamy and scorn
Nor can their close dissembled spite,
20 Reproach and grief have broke my heart;
To pity or relieve iny pain;

those wrongs they ought to have redrest:
from libels of lewd drunkards free?
for help with humble timely pray'r;
display thy truth's preserving pow'r.
and from the mire my feet retrieve;
and snatch me from the raging deep.
and roll its waves above my head;
to close her jaws on me permit.
for thy transcending goodness' sake;
from thy abounding mercy's store:
make haste, for desp'rate is my case;
and shield me from remorseless foes.
I from my enemies have borne,
or darkest plots, escape thy sight.
I look'd for some to take my part,
but look'd, alas! for both in vain.
instead of food they give me gall;
they give me vinegar to drink.
shall prove a snare, a trap their wealth;
and sudden blasts their hopes surprise.
till thy fierce wrath their race devour;
where none will e'er vouchsafe to dwell.
for him, who had thy stripes endur'd;
to bleed afresh with sharper scorn.
till they to truth have lost the way:
nor with the just their names enrol.
thy strong salvation shall restore:
and celebrate with thanks thy Name.
than herds or flocks in sacrifice;
and hope for like redress with me.
sets pris'ners free from close restraint.
and all the world resound his praise.
and Judah's cities still protect,
to undisturb'd possession there.
to their religious heirs bequeath;
of such as his blest Name adore.

21 With hunger pin'd, for food I call,
And when with thirst my spirits sink,
22 Their table therefore to their health
23 Perpetual darkness seize their eyes,
24 On them thou shalt thy fury pour,
25 And make their house a dismal cell,
26 For new afflictions they procur'd
And made the wounds thy scourge had torn
27 Sin shall to sin their steps betray,
28 From life thou shalt exclude their soul,
29 But me, howe'er distress'd and poor,
30 Thy pow'r with songs I'll then proclaim,
31 Our God shall this more highly prize
32 Which humble saints with joy shall see,
33 For God regards the poor's complaint,
34 Let heav'n, earth, sea, their voices raise,
35 For God will Sion's walls erect,
Till all her scatter'd sons repair
36 This blessing they shall at their death
And they to endless ages more

my tender infant days;

to sing thy constant praise.
thy band supports me still;
my mouth shall always till.
when I with age decay,
my vigour fades away.
with crafty malice speak;
and mutual counsel take.

on whom he did rely;
of timely aid is nigh.
for speedy help I call;
that seek to work my fall.
shall on thy pow'r depend,
my time to come will spend.

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17 Thou, Lord, hast taught me from my youth to praise thy glorious Name;

PSALM LXXII.

The Second Part.

10 His providence for needy souls
And over their defenceless lives
14 He shall preserve and keep their souls
And in his sight their guiltless blood

15 Therefore shall God his life and reign
Whilst eastern princes tribute pay,
For him shall constant pray'rs be made
His just dominion shall afford

16 of useful grain, through all the land,
A handful sown on mountain tops
Its fruit, like cedars shook by winds,
The city too shall thrive, and vie
17 The mem'ry of his glorious Name
His spotless fame shall shine as bright
In him the nations of the world
And his unbounded happiness

18 Then bless'd be God, the mighty Lord,
Who only wondrous in his works
19 Let earth be with his glory fill'd,
Whilst to his praise the list'ning world

shall due supplies prepare;
shall watch with tender care.
from fraud and rapine free,
of mighty price shall be.
to many years extend,
and golden presents send.
through all his prosp'rous days;
a lasting theme of praise.
great plenty shall appear;
a mighty crop shall bear.
a rattling noise shall yield;
for plenty with the field.
through endless years shall run;
and lasting as the sun.
shall be completely bless'd,
by ev'ry tongue confess'd.
the God whom Israel fears;
beyond compare appears.
and ever bless his Name;
their glad assent proclaim.

PSALM LXXIII.

T 'tis

that God will to his saints be kind;

A length, by certain proofs, res pdclean half his protecting favour fin

2, 3 Till this sustaining truth I knew,
I griev'd the sinner's wealth to view,
4,5 They to the grave in peace descend,
No plague or troubles them offend,
6,7 With pride, as with a chain, they're held,
Their eyes stand out, with fatness swell'd;
8,9 With hearts corrupt, and lofty talk,
Their tongue thro' all the earth dces walk,
10 And yet admiring crowds are found,
Because with plenty they abound,
11 Their fond opinions these pursue,
How should the Lord our actions view,
12 Behold the wicked! these are they
And yet their wealth's increas'd each day,
13, 14 Then have I cleans'd my heart, said
If all the day oppress'd I lie,

15 Thus did I once to speak intend;
Thy children, Lord, I must offend,

my stagg'ring feet had almost fail'd; and envied when the fools prevail'd. and whilst they live are hale and strong; which oft to other men belong. and rapine seems their robe of state; they grow beyond their wishes great. oppressive methods they defend; their blasphemies to Heav'n ascend. who servile visits duly make, of which their flatt'ring slaves partake. till they with them profanely cry, can he perceive who dwells so high? who openly their sins profess; and all their actions meet success. I, and wash'd my hands from guiltin and ev'ry morning suffer pain. (vain, but, if such things I rashly say, and basely should their cause betray.

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16, 17 To fathom this my thoughts I bent,
Till to the house of God I went,
18 How high soe'er advanc'd, they all
Thence into ruin headlong fall,
19, 20 How dreadful and how quick their
As waking men with scorn do treat

but found the case too hard for me; then I their end did plainly see. on slipp'ry places loosely stand; cast down by thy avenging hand. [stroy'd; fate! despis'd by thee when they're de the fancies that their dreams employ 'd.

21, 22 Thus was my heart with grief opprest, my reins were rack'd with restles So stupid was I, like a beast, who no reflecting thought retains. [pains; 23, 24 Yet still thy presence me supplied, and thy right hand assistance gave: Thou first shalt with thy counsel guide, and then to glory me receive. 25 Whom then in heav'n, but thee alone, have I, whose favour I require? Throughout the spacious earth there's none that I besides thee can desire. 26 My trembling flesh and aching heart may often fail to succour me, But God shall inward strength impart, and my eternal portion be. 27 For they that far from thee remove, shail into sudden ruin fall; If after other gods they rove, 28 But as for me, 'tis good and just In him I always put my trust,

thy vengeance shall destroy them all.
that I should still to God repair;
and will his wondrous works declare

WH

PSALM LXXIV.

HY hast thou cast us off, O God? O why against thy chosen flock 2 Think on thy ancient purchase, Lord, By thee redeem'd, and Sion's mount, 3 0 come, and view our ruin'd state! See how the foe, with wicked rage, 4 Thy foes blaspheme thy Name, where late The heathen there, with haughty pomp, 5,6 Those curious carvings, which did once With ax and hammer they destroy, 7 Thy holy temple they have burnt: Has been profan'd, and quite defac'd, 8 Thy worship wholly to destroy And all the sacred places burn'd, 9 Yet of thy presence thou vouchsaf'st We have no prophet now, that knows

wilt thou no more return?
does thy fierce anger burn?
the land that is thy own;
where once thy glory shone.
how long our troubles last!
has laid thy temple waste!
thy zealous servants pray'd;
their banners have display'd
advance the artist's fame,
like works of vulgar-frame.
and what escap'd the flame
though sacred to thy Name.
maliciously they aim'd;
where we thy praise proclaim'd.
no tender signs to send;
when this sad state shall end.

The Second Part.

th' insulting foe to boast?
for evermore be lost?

10 But, Lord, how long wilt thou permit
Shall all the honour of thy Name
11 Why hold'st thou back thy strong right hand, and on thy patient breast,

When vengeance calls to stretch it forth,
12 Thou heretofore, with kingly pow'r,
For us, throughout the wond'ring world,
13 'Twas thou, O God, that didst the sea
Thou brak'st the wat'ry monsters' heads,
14 The greatest, fiercest of them all,
Was by thy pow'r destroy'd, and made
15 Thou clav'st the solid rock, and mad'st
Again thou mad'st thro' parted streams
16 Thine is the cheerful day, and thine
Thou hast prepar'd the glorious sun,
17 By thee the borders of the earth
The summer's warmth, and winter's cold,

The Third

18 Remember, Lord, how scornful foes
And how the foolish people have
19 0 free thy mourning turtle-dove,
Nor the assembly of thy poor

20 Thy ancient cov'nant, Lord, regard,
For now each corner of the land
210 let not the oppress'd return
But let the helpless and the poor
22 Arise, O God, in our behalf,
Remember how insulting fools
23 Make thou the boastings of thy foes
Whose insolence, if unchastis'd,

PSALM

NO thee, O God, we render praise,
For that thy Name to us is nigh,

2 In Israel when my throne is fix'd,
3 The land with discord shakes, but I
4 Deluded wretches I advis'd
And warn'd bold sinners, that they should
5 Bear not yourselves so high, as if
Submit your stubborn necks, and learn
6 For that promotion, which to gain
From neither east, nor west, nor yet
7 For God the great disposer is,
Who casts the proud to earth, and lifts

so calmly lett'st it rest?
in our defence hast fought;
hast great salvation wrought.
by thy own strength divide;
the waves o'erwhelm'd their pride.
that seem'd the deep to sway,
to savage beasts a prey.
the waters largely flow;
thy wond'ring people go.
the black return of night;
and ev'ry feebler light.
in perfect order stand;
attend on thy command.

Part.

have daily urg'd our shame;
blasphem'd thy holy Name."
by sintul crowds beset;
for evermore forget.

and make thy promise good;
is fill'd with men of blood.
with sorrow cloth'd and shame;
for ever praise thy Name.
thy cause and ours maintain;
each day thy Name profane!
for evermore to cease;
will more and more increase.

LXXV.

to thee with thanks repair;
thy wondrous works declare.
with me shall justice reign:
the sinking frame sustain.
their errors to redress,
their swelling pride suppress.
no pow'r could yours restrain;
to speak with less disdain.
your vain ambition strives,
from southern climes arrives.
and sov'reign judge alone,
the humble to a throne.

In Sion condescends to dwell.

3 He brake the bow and arrows there, the shield, the temper'd sword, and spear; There slain the mighty army lay: 4 Whence Sion's fame through earth is spread, of greater glory greater dread, Than hills where robbers lodge their prey.

5 Their valiant chiefs, who came for spoil, themselves met there a shameful foil; Securely down to sleep they lay:

ne'er lifted one resisting hand their legions slay.

both horse and charioteers, o'erthrown,

Together slept in endless night:

7 When thou, whom earth and heav'n revere, dost once with wrathful look appear,

What mortal pow'r can stand thy sight?

8 Pronounc'd from heav'n, earth heard its doom; grew hush'd with fear, when thou 9 The meek with justice to restore. [didst come,

10 The wrath of man shall yield thee praise; its last attempts but serve to raise The triumphs of Almighty pow'r.

vow'd presents to th' eternal King; Thus to his Name due rev'rence pay:

12 Who proudest potentates can quell; to earthly kings more terrible, Than to their trembling subjects they.

17 The clouds pour'd down, while rending skies did with their noise conspire; Thy arrows all abroad were sent